DiabetesWise Device Finder Report
This is a personalized report of your diabetes device preferences. Feel free to share this with your family, friends or diabetes care provider. They may help support you on your journey to getting a new device!
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Next Steps
You're going to do great on the devices you choose
1
Talk to your provider
Talk to your provider to get a prescription. Advocate for yourself with a list of reasons why you believe it is best for your lifestyle.
Visit https://diabeteswise.org/resources/getting-treatment/talk-with-your-doctor/ for more resources
2
Call the device companies
Talk to the device companies about the device you want and if your insurance will cover it. They can help with this.
3
Call your insurance
Many insurance companies require documentation of different qualifications before approving diabetes device coverage. every insurance company is different but some common qualifications include checking your blood sugar 4-6 times per day or having frequent low blood sugars. Understanding what qualifications are necessary for device coverage before starting the approval process can make things a lot easier.
Visit https://diabeteswise.org/resources/getting-treatment/qualify-for-insurance/ for more resources.
Your device combo recommendations
Based on your respones on DiabetesWise.org, these are the top device combinations for you.
Dexcom G6 & Syringe
Sensor & Injections
The Dexcom G6 is relatively low maintenance and low profile.
Dexcom G6 & Omnipod
Sensor & Pump
Omnipod is the only tubeless pump option. This paired with the G6 is a common choice for active people.
Eversense & Omnipod
Sensor & Pump
The Eversense sensor is implanted under the skin, so you can be discrete when needed. Having a sensor and Omnipod pump, you have good info for how to make dosing decisions.
Priority:
Custom alerts can be set for highs, lows, and rapidly rising or falling glucose levels
Syringes and pens limit your ability to adjust insulin throughout the day
Dexcom G6
1-888-738 3646Custom alerts can be set for highs, lows, and rapidly rising or falling glucose levels
Pumps allow different amounts of basal insulin at different times of day and very precise dosing
Pods stay on when showering and swimming so there are no gaps in insulin delivery
Only sensor that vibrates on your skin to alert for high or low blood sugars; alerts work even when smart phone isn't close by
Pods stay on when showering and swimming so there are no gaps in insulin delivery
Pumps allow different amounts of basal insulin at different times of day and very precise dosing
For Providers
Built for and by people living with diabetes, our goal is to help you find the right diabetes devices for your lifestyle. DiabetesWise is an initiative from Standford University School of Medicine and people living with diabetes. It is supported by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley charitable trust. DiabetesWise is 501(c)(3)non-profit organization.
This report is based on personal responses from the person with diabetes in conjunction with data collected on thousands of people with diabetes. It is intended to facilitate a shared decision about device options and choices. Thank you for considering.